TV/TIP - Program Requirements

Induction Program Eligibility

A teacher is eligible to participate in the TVTIP Induction Program if he or she meets any of the following criteria:

  • Holds a Multiple or Single SubjectPreliminary first or second year of teaching.

OR

  • Holds a Multiple or Single SubjectPreliminary Credential and is required to participate in an approved induction program as stated on the credential.

OR

  • Has completed a Multiple or Single SubjectInternship Program and has applied for, or has received a Preliminary Credential.

Induction Program Requirements

  1. Work with a TV/TIP Coach engaging in the Formative Assessment Process:

    • Assess and Understand the Learning Context
    • Set and Reflect on Professional Goals
    • Examine Practice through Inquiry

    4-6 hours per month which includes a minimum of two meetings
    Note: A coach visits classrooms regularly in order to learn about the students and the instructional program to fully support the participating teachers.

  2. Submit Portfolio of Formative Assessment Process Tools and Reflections
    Year 1 Focus: Pedagogy (Induction Standard 5)
    Year 2 Focus: Universal Access: Equity for All Students (Induction Standard 6)

    • Teaching English Learners
    • Teaching Special Populations

     Portfolio Organization:
    Preface

    • Participating teacher Overview (process completed at the end of the school year)

    Professional Goal-Setting

    • CSTP Self-Assessment Summary
    • Self-Assessment on Continuum of Teacher Development
    • Individual Learning Plan
    • Mid-Year Review
    • Professional Growth Reflections

    Examining Practice through Inquiry
    Formative Assessment System Tools - Organized in chronological order from August through June including a minimum of 1 per year of each of the following processes:

    • Formal Observation Cycle
    • Analysis of Student Work
    • Inquiry Action
  3. Engage in Professional Development aligned to Professional Goals.
  4. Consortium Meetings :
    • Attend Fall Orientation
    • Year-End Colloquium (Year 2 only)
  5. Complete State and Program Required Documentation:
    • Credential Screening Form (upon hire)
    • Participating Teacher Professional Agreement (fall)
    • Mid-Year Survey (winter)
    • Year-end Online Survey (spring)
    • Other feedback as needed
    Note: Individual credentials may specify additional clear credential completion requirements by the state in addition to completing an induction program.